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About RD Wren

RD Wren eats questions for breakfast, then wrestles their feelings into stories full of epic powers, quirky heroines, and pithy wisdom (heavy on the pith). After serving in the Peace Corps and earning History degrees on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, they can confidently say: people are weird. When they’re not writing, they teach English, dance, cook, and use Oxford commas.

Praise for RD Wren’s Writing

For Death and Lemons (coming soon):

" RD Wren weaves a tale of betrayal, intrigue, and a tentative romance for a teen who isn't sure who to trust, but has to learn how to trust herself. Throughout the story, readers will cry, rage, and laugh. It's a great YA Read! And now, I want some lemonade."

Aurora Moon McKnight, A Dragon’s Hoard of Stories

For More Than a Game:

"This is an amazing piece of writing, RD! I don't think I've ever come across a better example of chess-based fiction that still preserves the spirit of the game and the moves. Captivating!”

JF Danskin, Sparta Online Book One: Nemesis

FAQ

  • Absolutely! Many of my short stories are free on Medium (@rdwren) and Substack (@rdwren).

    These are the places where I play with words, so the writing might not be "on brand" or as polished as a novel. These are also places where I interact with readers, so come join me as a friend!

  • I could talk about this all day.

    Let's start with the big names: Naomi Novik, Patrick Rothfuss, Terry Pratchett, T. Kingfisher, Mercedes Lackey, Holly Black, Jasper Fforde...oh dear. We might be here a while.

    But I also encourage you to check out the extraordinary books of some writers I've had the honor to know:

    Farro and Sulfur by Arreana (Fantasy Adventure)

    Desire by Violet Lively (Romantic Fantasy)

    The Tales of Chetzemoka by Sarah A. Chrisman (Historical Romance)

    Runner by Carl Deuker (YA Sports)

    The Amazing Imagination Machine by Bailey Day (Middle Grade Fantasy)

  • Yep! I teach English and creative writing classes internationally, online, and in-person, for people in Tacoma, Washington, USA. I customize resources to my student's needs. If you're interested in learning from me, send me an email: rdwrenwriting@gmail.com

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